Political crisis won’t have 'substantial impact' on economy
Forecasts positive for 2018
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan economy to grow 2.1% this year, predicts BBVA bank
New study suggests uncertain political situation in Catalonia could slow growth and job creation
Tour operator starts new routes to Lleida airport
2,500 skiers expected to fly to facility before travelling to Andorran slopes
Customers increase since October 1 for Catalan phone network provider
‘Parlem’ aims to be major telecoms company for all of Catalonia
Ages 16-19 see most employment growth in 2017
Catalonia was also highlighted as a main player in the industrial sector
Major banks weather political storm
CaixaBank and Banc Sabadell close 2017 with big turnover, despite crisis between Catalonia and Spain
Unemployment rate rises in January
Extra 4,848 jobseekers is the biggest increase for a start of the year since 2015
Mobile World Congress calls on Barcelona to restore its confidence
“We are partners,” says president of GSMA, organization behind event, in motivational speech directed at Catalan capital
Norwegian to move south European HQ to Catalonia
In 2017 the airline flew around 2 million passengers to and from Barcelona airport
Barcelona’s port worth €9.2 billion to Catalan economy
Infrastructure handled 50% more container traffic this January compared to same period last year
Mobile World Congress set to be “best” ever, says director
Organization pledges commitment to continue in Barcelona until 2023, as contracted
Tourism on the rise in city of Tarragona
More than 2 million visitors to city in 2017, 11% more than previous year
Catalan Finance Institute invests €2.5 million in new companies in 2017
Loans of up to €200,000 aim to promote development of start-ups in the country
Barcelona port fastest growing in Europe
Traffic increased by total of 26% in 2017
Barcelona hotel sector closes 2017 with record turnover
Despite “terrible” last quarter of year, the industry turned over 6% more than 2016
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